This dynamic pile of biomass maintained a temperature of 140 + degrees from Nov 15, 2014 to Nov 15 2015 ! Dec, 2015 the pile which is several feet lower than its original 7 feet in heighth, is still 130 degrees as of Dec 20, 2015. Even with these temperatures, the pile was not powerful enough to heat the uninsulated floor of the Studio. The Compost Furnace would likely heat a smaller, more insulated building. There is hope: The WMU Gibbs Center is heating 3 garden beds in their hoop house to 60 degrees with a similar system.

“I learned the skills that gave me the confidence to do my own projects.”

Winter, Adam writes: I am incorporating new habits into everyday life based on patterns that I learned from the entire group ~ including meditation, more self expression, and keeping my self talk in the positive. I’ve also been incorporating what I’ve learned from our non-violent communication discussions. Overall I find myself more frequently content and in the present than I did before the internship… and I think that’s what I needed most anyways. Deanne responds: It meant a lot to me to hear that the group patterns and NVC discussions were supportive to you. It was very safe and satisfying environment during the winternship….and I am very happy to hear that it contributed to your ongoing well-being. We are building buildings, building relationships. co-creating as a dance !